Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda · Trekking

5-Day Mount Kenya Trek to Lenana Point from Nairobi

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek across lush valleys, streams, and ridges on Mount Kenya
02 Reach Point Lenana at 4,985 m on an early morning summit hike
03 Marvel at spectacular views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Elgon from the top
04 Overnight at mountain camps including Old Moses, Liki North Hut, and Shipton's Camp

Join us for an unforgettable 5-day trek to Point Lenana on Mount Kenya, crossing lush valleys, streams, and ridges along the way. Hike through the mountain landscape to camps such as Old Moses, Liki North Hut, and Shipton's Camp before making your early summit push. On a clear day from Point Lenana, take in spectacular views of Mt Kilimanjaro to the south and Mt Elgon to the west. This trek is ideal for travellers seeking rewarding high-altitude scenery and memorable summit photos.

On a clear day, you should be able to see Mt Kilimanjaro in the south, Mt Elgon to the west, and the Indian Ocean to the east.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Nanyuki and Old Moses Camp

Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am for Nanyuki, a drive that usually takes 4 hours, arriving at around 12.00. Then proceed to Mt Kenya National Park via Sirimon Gate, where a picnic lunch will be provided.
After lunch, follow the track uphill for 10 kilometres, forking left at the junction to reach Old Moses Camp, situated at 3,300 m. This marks the ascent from Sirimon Gate.

Dinner and overnight stay at the budget hotel.

Day 02

Trek to Liki North Hut

After breakfast, leave at 8.00 am and follow the directions for the direct route until you reach the fork after one hour. The track becomes a path and swings right and south around the head of a large valley, crossing several small streams to reach the crest of the ridge between the Otulili and Liki North Valleys. The walk to Liki North Hut at 3,993 m takes about 3 to 4 hours.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 03

Hike through Mackinders Valley to Shipton's Camp

After breakfast, ascend the west side of the valley, over a ridge, then descend into the Mackinders Valley to meet the direct route, taking about one to two hours.
From here, follow the Mackinders Valley to reach Shipton's Camp, a total of 4 hours from Liki to Shipton's centre at 4,250 m, where you will have dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Early Summit at Lenana Point and Descent to Old Moses

Wake up early at 2.30 am and get ready to hike to Point Lenana at 4,985 m. On a clear day, you should be able to see Mt Kilimanjaro in the south, Mt Elgon to the west, and the Indian Ocean to the east.
After Point Lenana, descend to Shipton for dinner, and continue for an overnight stay at Old Moses.

Day 05